I have made jackets from patterns before but the current project I am working on is not going well. I took measurements of myself with the help of a friend and then proceeded to cut out a muslin and sewed it together this afternoon. When I put it on the underarms are too tight. I do not know how to fix this.
I already cut the pattern pieces out so I can't go back and make the shoulder section a size bigger. How do I increase the size of the arm hole without creating problems when I go to set in the sleeves?
Also, the slit in the center back stays open when I am relaxed. Is there an easy fix for this? Do I need to draft up a new muslin? I hope to be able to alter the muslin so I can make additions to the pattern. Then I will start on my nicer fabric.
I have put a number of jackets together and am in the process of attempting to improve my skill level. Before I just accepted what the pattern gave me. Now I want to try to make the jacket fit right.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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